Bethlehem Rear-End Collisions Lawyers
Throughout Pennsylvania, rear-end collisions occur every day, with damages ranging from relatively minor vehicle damage to catastrophic injuries. Establishing liability and pursuing fair compensation after a rear-end collision can be more difficult than is commonly recognized, and at Cohen & Feeley, we have handled many such cases and helped many accident victims to be successful.
Aggressive and distracted driving are two of the leading causes of rear-end collisions and there is a basic assumption that these accidents are the fault of the driver who hit the other vehicle from behind. It is necessary to maintain a safe following distance and to be prepared to stop, especially at intersections.
Despite this, insurance companies still aggressively defend these cases and push for quick, low settlements by claiming that a quick stop left the trailing driver no time to react. It is also common for an insurance adjuster to describe the crash as a low-impact accident and minimize the seriousness of the injuries and damage.
Lehigh Valley Car Crash Attorneys
The most common injuries suffered in rear-end collisions are injuries to the neck and back, which can result from being suddenly and unexpectedly thrust forward. Knee and ankle injuries are also common, since many drivers and passengers brace against impact with their legs. When hit from behind by a truck or other large vehicle, or a vehicle travelling at high speed, it is easy for drivers and passengers to suffer head injuries, broken bones and other serious harm.
Unfortunately, some people who feel neck or back pain after a crash assume that it will ease without medical attention when, in fact, these injuries will not heal without treatment. Similarly, it is a common error to believe that it is not necessary to get a lawyer involved.
Protect Your Rights After a Rear-End Accident
After a head-on collision, it is important that you speak with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. Call our office in Bethlehem or in Allentown toll free at 888-854-6895 to schedule a free consultation.
